Early Arrival You may not move into your IES Abroad housing early. If you arrive before the official arrival date, you are responsible for your accommodations until you move into your IES Abroad housing on the first day of the program. This also means that you cannot come to the IES Abroad Center with luggage, as there are not currently storage spaces for this. For hostel recommendations, we encourage you visit one of the many search engines online such as Hostelworld or TripAdvisor. If you're arriving early, make sure you share your accommodation arrangements with us by adding them to your...

Housing at a Glance Apartment Style Residence Hall (time in London) St. Catherine's Residence Hall (in Oxford) Roommate(s) No; Private bedroom but flat is shared with up to five IES Abroad students None, or one Internet access Yes (Wi-Fi) Yes (Wi-Fi) Meal plan No No Kitchen privileges Yes; commons kitchen per flat Shared Bathroom Private bathroom Shared/Communal Laundry Yes Yes (~£1.39/load) Cleaning No Yes (weekly) Commuting time 40 minutes via tube (to IES Abroad London Center) On-campus Quiet hours After 10 p.m. (weekdays); 12 a.m. (weekends) 11 p.m. - 8 a.m. Bed linens provided Yes Yes...

How to Request Housing Read through the Housing Options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions. NOTE: Housing Options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we secure housing that will keep you healthy and safe during your semester abroad. When housing details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Check with your study abroad advisor at your current college or university for...

How to Request Housing Read through the Housing Options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions. NOTE: Housing Options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we secure housing that will keep you healthy and safe during your semester abroad. When housing details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Check with your study abroad advisor at your current college or university for...

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Apartment Style Residence Hall - Mannequin House Extra fee No Roommate(s) No; Private bedroom but flat is shared with up to five IES Abroad students Internet access Yes (Wi-Fi) Telephone use No Meal plan No Kitchen privileges Yes; commons kitchen per flat Bathroom Private bathroom Laundry Yes Cleaning No Commuting time 40 minutes via tube Reception Yes Quiet hours After 10 p.m. (weekdays); 12 a.m. (weekends) Bed linens provided Yes Towels provided No

How to Request Housing Read through the Housing Options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions. NOTE: Housing Options and details may not be readily available until later in the predeparture process. Please be patient as we secure housing that will keep you healthy and safe during your semester abroad. When housing details are available, they will be posted here and you will get an email from your IES Abroad Advisor letting you know they are ready. Check with your study abroad advisor at your current college or university for...

Overview Living with a Japanese family is popular among international students in Japan, but homestay arrangements can be difficult to secure. IES Abroad can make no guarantee that enough homestays will be available to fill the student demand. It is very important that you give careful thought to whether or not living in a homestay is really right for you. This is all the more important given the limited number—relative to demand—of host families available each semester. The homestay experience can be wonderful, but it is not for everyone. A homestay placement entails a commitment to fitting...

The Shared Apartment complex is a 50-60 minute commute to the IES Abroad Tokyo Center and KUIS university campus by bus and train. It is situated in a quiet residential area close to Tokyo Disneyland. The apartment complex is managed by live-in staff who oversee and maintain the facilities. Apartment residents are a mixture of Japanese students from surrounding universities, young Japanese working people, and some international students. IES Abroad dormitories and apartments in Tokyo are single sex accommodations (either by building, floor or suite), and room assignments are made based on the...